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Samuel Linford, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Afton, WY

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Orthopaedic Surgery Afton, WY

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mountain West Orthopaedics and Star Valley Health

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  • Office

    110 Hospital Ln
    Afton, WY 83110
    Phone+1 307-885-5870
    Fax+1 307-885-4898

Summary

  • Dr. Samuel Linford is an orthopedic surgeon at Mountain West Orthopedics based in Afton, WY. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Star Valley Health, South Lincoln Medical Center, Sheridan Veterans Affairs Medical Center, as well as the Premier Surgical Center in Evanston, WY . He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine and has been in practice 10 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and shoulder surgery and is experienced in carpal tunnel syndrome, sports medicine, hip arthroscopy, and shoulder surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2012 - 2013
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2007
  • University of Wyoming
    University of WyomingB.S., Exercise and Sport Science, Cum Laude, 1996 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • WY State Medical License
    WY State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AOA Honor Society University of Washington, 2007
  • Presidential Honors Scholarship University of Wyoming
  • County Commissioner�s Scholarship University of Wyoming
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Center Edge Angle Measurement for Hip Preservation Surgery: Technique and Caveats  
    Lucas A. Anderson, Christopher Pelt, Jeremy Gililland, Samuel Linford, Gregory J. Stoddard, Christopher L Peters, Orthopedics, 1/1/2011

Lectures

  • A New Concept for Suture Anchors in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, an Evaluation of Anchor Length and Angle of Insertion 
    Salt Lake City, UT, 2012; Chicago, IL, 2013 - 1/1/2013
  • Complex Shoulder Instability 
    1/1/2012
  • Meniscal Allograft, Indications and Results 
    1/1/2010
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